Rebellion

Name: Rebellion
Released: 2016-01-03
Rating: 7

Ordinary people. Extraordinary times.

2016 · 52m · TMDB 7.0/10 (62 votes)

War & Politics Drama

A group of young men and women in Dublin in 1916 are embroiled in a fight for independence during the Easter Rising. The story begins with the outbreak of World War I. As expectations of a short and glorious campaign are dashed, social stability is eroded and Irish nationalism comes to the fore. The tumultuous events that follow are seen through the eyes of a group of friends from Dublin, Belfast and London as they play vital and conflicting roles in the narrative of Ireland's independence.

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About Rebellion

A group of young men and women in Dublin in 1916 are embroiled in a fight for independence during the Easter Rising.

The story begins with the outbreak of World War I.

As expectations of a short and glorious campaign are dashed, social stability is eroded and Irish nationalism comes to the fore.

The tumultuous events that follow are seen through the eyes of a group of friends from Dublin, Belfast and London as they play vital and conflicting roles in the narrative of Ireland's independence.

Status: Ended
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 62 votes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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S1 E1Jan 3, 201653 min

Young Guns

As Irish nationalists plot to overthrow British rule, friends May, Frances and Elizabeth follow separate paths in order to do their bit.

TMDB 6.9/10 from 6 votes

S1 E2Jan 10, 201653 min

To Arms

The people of Dublin are divided as the rebels launch their attack against the authorities on Easter Monday, turning friends and family against one another as the violence spreads.

TMDB 7.1/10 from 6 votes

S1 E3Jan 17, 201652 min

Under Siege

The siege enters its third day, and the rebels try to get governments of other nations to recognise Irish independence. However, the British forces are closing in on them. Elizabeth, Frances and Jimmy get caught up in the fighting at the GPO.

TMDB 7.2/10 from 5 votes

S1 E4Jan 24, 201650 min

Surrender

The reinforcements the rebels urgently needed fail to turn up, and they are forced to surrender to the British army. As the people of Dublin vent their rage, the captive militants await their fate as the first in a series of executions take place.

TMDB 5.3/10 from 7 votes

S1 E5Jan 31, 201651 min

The Reckoning

A ruthless campaign of executions is carried out, but the deaths have the unintended result of building public support for the defeated rebels. As prisoners are shipped to England, May is persecuted by the authorities, while Frances is driven to take drastic action.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 5 votes